Supply Chain Synchronization Planner

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #174397 - Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values - Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous - we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Supply Chain Synchronization Planner

Location: São Paulo, São Bernardo do Campo

Job Summary:

As a Supply Chain Synchronization Planner at Colgate-Palmolive for, you will be responsible for creating and analyzing distribution plans to ensure optimal inventory levels at distribution centers. This role is crucial in achieving timely product replenishment, minimizing stock outs or overstock situations, and maintaining optimally balanced inventory across the network. The planner will manage movements across the network, define truck load building rules, and execute planning cycle priorities to synchronize supply with demand effectively.

Responsibilities:

Own and manage the Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) for a product segment, ensuring the efficient flow of products from plants to distribution centers

Review system generated Distribution Requirements plan and utilize system alerts to identify and resolve supply shortages, overstock situations, and fast tracks promptly

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to close gaps and achieve efficient, cost-effective supply planning

Ensure product availability at distribution centers while maintaining right-sized inventory levels established by the Supply Chain Synchronization Lead utilizing Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO)

Execute "Best Practice" supply planning processes to maximize customer service, minimize cost, and optimize inventory

Support continuous improvement initiatives by developing and implementing best practices related to replenishment and inventory management

Communicate inventory plans and projections to other planners and management

Rebalance the network to maintain balanced inventory across all locations

Define and implement truck loading optimization (TLO) rules and logic (E.g. preferred modes) and manage exceptions

Support the Supply Chain Synchronization Leader in optimizing the balance of service versus cost and managing and mitigating risks

Support the Supply Chain Sync Leader in analysis for inventory allocation and demand prioritization decisions, identifying potential alternate supply to address shortages

Accountable for Weekly/ Monthly review of Key Performance Indicators with leadership and root cause for any misses

Manage relevant master data and capacity inputs ensuring good data drives planning

Conduct regular meetings, manage orders, production exceptions with internal stakeholders to align on projected manufacturing needs and timely delivery.

Utilize scenario planning capabilities to proactively identify disruptions in the distribution plan and provide solutions to resolve alongside anticipated impacts

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline

Experience in supply chain planning, with a knowledge of distribution and deployment planning

Advanced English

Desirable Requirements:

Proficiency in network optimization, multi-echelon inventory optimization, allocation planning, deployment planning, root cause analysis

Expected Areas of Skills:

Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP ECC/ SAP S4Hana

Proficiency with Advance Planning Solutions such as SAP APO, Kinaxis, etc.

Strong supply chain acumen with holistic understanding of end to end supply chain connectivity

Understanding of core planning master data and their interdependencies

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Ability to navigate through ambiguity and drive data backed decisions

Effective time management and prioritization skills to meet deadlines

Capacity to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Independence and cross-functional collaboration skills

Working Relationships:

Report to the Supply Chain Synchronization Leaders Collaborate closely with Production Planners and Demand Planners

Engage with stakeholders across the organization to support distribution planning and supply chain decision-making

Travel Requirements:

Up to 10% travel may be required.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work in a standard office environment and occasionally visit the plant floor and warehouse areas.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people - developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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